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- pronunciation:
- tord
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tword
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t
word
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preposition |
| definition 1: |
moving or facing in the direction of.
We walked toward the main street.
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| definition 2: |
just before; close to.
They will leave sometime toward afternoon.- similar words:
- near
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| definition 3: |
with respect to.
She was friendly toward the new girl in her class. |
| definition 4: |
as partial payment of.
Here is ten dollars toward the amount that I owe you. |
| definition 5: |
leading to having or getting.
The new law is a step toward equal rights for all. |
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| derivation: |
towards (prep.) |
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